Gold sank as solid greenback created heavy pressure on the yellow metal. However, strong physical demand from the global central banks limited the downswing.
Silver was the only gainer despite mixed global equities and strong US Dollar.
Platinum slumped as supply concerns from South Africa eased on absence of fresh news from mining companies operating in the country.
Palladium was the top-loser amid on-going global growth concerns and eurozone's debt woes. However, hopes that POBC will provide additional stimulus measures may support the precious metals in the next sessions.